How severe is CVE-2016-2280?

CVE-2016-2280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2280?

CVE-2016-2280 primarily affects Honeywell Uniformance Process History Database. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2280?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2280 published?

CVE-2016-2280 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2280

CVE-2016-2280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Uniformance Process History Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Honeywell Uniformance Process History Database
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in RDISERVER in Honeywell Uniformance Process History Database (PHD) R310, R320, and R321 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2280?: Buffer overflow in RDISERVER in Honeywell Uniformance Process History Database (PHD) R310, R320, and R321 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2280?: CVE-2016-2280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2280?: CVE-2016-2280 primarily affects Honeywell Uniformance Process History Database. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2280 published?: CVE-2016-2280 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-070-02

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:uniformance_process_history_database:r310:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:uniformance_process_history_database:r320:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:uniformance_process_history_database:r321:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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